Denver will join the National Women’s Soccer League in 2026 as the league’s 16th franchise, secured with a record $110 million expansion fee. IMA Financial Group chairman Rob Cohen and Project Level, a subsidiary of Ariel Investments, lead the ownership group. Cohen will be the controlling owner, with Hobson as the alternate governor. The team has yet to announce its home venue, but plans include a central location with mass transit access and a purpose-built women’s soccer facility. Denver beat out Cleveland and Cincinnati for the franchise, marking a major milestone for professional women’s soccer.
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00:02Denver will join the National Women's Soccer League in 2026 as the league's 16th franchise,
00:08secured with a record $110 million expansion fee. IMA Financial Group Chairman Rob Cohen
00:14and Project Level, a subsidiary of Aerial Investments, lead the ownership group.
00:18Cohen will serve as the controlling owner, with Hobson as the alternative governor.
00:23The team has yet to announce its home venue, but plans to include a central location
00:28with mass transit access and purpose-built women's soccer facility.
00:32Denver beat out Cleveland and Cincinnati for the franchise,
00:35marking a major milestone for professional women's soccer.